Stephen Cherry

Stephen Cherry is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Sciences and Humanities. He specializes in immigration studies with a focus on Filipino American Catholic communities post-1965.

• Bachelor's in History from University of Houston
• Master's in Sociology from University of Houston-Clear Lake
• Ph.D. in Sociology from University of Texas at Austin

His research spans immigration patterns, religious sociology, Asian American demographics, and civic engagement. He has authored key works on Filipino American community dynamics and co-edited volumes on transnational religious movements.

His publications highlight intersections of migration, faith practices, and community identity formation. Notable works include a 2013 monograph on family structures in Filipino communities and a 2023 analysis of caregiving networks.

Scientific awards include:

• 2006 Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Distinguished Article Award